The Deepwater Horizon oil spill has impacted numerous lives along the Gulf Coast especially those families who lost loved ones as a result of this incident. I am joining Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour and Alabama Gov. Bob Riley in declaring June 27th a day of prayer to honor those who lost their lives and the many who have lost their livelihood as a result of this tragedy."
-- Texas Gov. Rick Perry proclaiming Sunday June 27 2010 as a Day of Prayer in Texas for the Gulf Coast following the explosion & sinking of the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig that took 11 lives and has led to economic hardship for others throughout the region.
